Eat Pray Love: my thoughts on the book

*not a spoiler*

The first time I read this book was way back when Oprah was promoting it. 2007-8ish. I was going through a struggle in my own life at the time and absolutely could not put it down. Gilbert was somehow able to say exactly what I was feeling - regardless of the fact that I was 23 and she was 30. I felt like I was there with her…or more accurately… like I was her.

This book helped me realize that it is ok to ‘fall apart’ sometimes. That it is ok to be completely, 100% self-engaged – self absorbed. That you have to listen to your Self – YOUR god. That you, I, we know what is best for us; we just need to listen to what we are saying - not only hear, but listen- and act...

After reading this book the first time, I made a lot of changes in my life. I made a lot of bold decisions…All of which were hard and all of which I am still proud of… The second time around was just as powerful. I have decided to take a close look at my life. What I love, what I don’t…and what I’m going to do to get more of what I love and less of what I don’t.

Many books talk about that sort of thing… you know - believing in yourself, going after your dreams, etc… but Gilbert writes her journey through Italy, India and Indonesia in a way that you (or at least I) can relate to. That I can REALLY understand… like a light bulb moment… but more like a light shining within you, not a bulb floating above your forehead…

These weren’t the only things I discovered... I vicariously tasted the best pasta in Rome, rekindled a motivation to practice yoga, and learned the term ‘banana water’ ... among the many other phrases and such that I highlighted and made notes on in my new nook:)

Actually, this book was my motivation to start a blog… yep – TWO YEARS AGO! I’ve been thinking about it for two years… and now, as the movie starring Julia Roberts - aka ME - comes out, I am FINALLY getting around to it! …you can thank (or blame) Elizabeth Gilbert for this blog and all of its contents :).

So, the point is, I LOVE this book. I highly recommend it to any and everyone! In all honesty, it may actually be my all time favorite…

Now I canNOT wait to see the movie!!!